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updated for 2/8/2011

UPCOMING TRAFFIC ALERTS, HIGHWAY CLOSURES, ROAD WORK, click here

WINTER BROCHURE FOR ALL WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY CENTERS (PLUS SOUTH PARK), click here (PDF)

ADMIRAL THEATER MOVIE SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 8: Library story times – see full list here

FEBRUARY 8: West Seattle Chamber of Commerce monthly lunch, at the Southwest Precinct this time

FEBRUARY 8: Please join AAA West Seattle and Holland America for a free presentation
Time: 5:30 appetizers
6:00P presentation
Where: Merrill Gardens-West Seattle, 4611 35th Ave SW
RSVP: 206.933.4101 or 206.933.4106
Members and non members are welcome!

FEBRUARY 8: Arraignment for Lovett Chambers, charged with murder in Morgan Junction shooting, 8:30 am, county courthouse downtown

FEBRUARY 8: Spring Hill Restaurant and bar officially becomes Ma’ono Fried Chicken & Whisky

FEBRUARY 8: Green stormwater infrastructure project meeting at Westside School, 6:30 pm (details here)

FEBRUARY 8 AND OTHER DATES: Denny International Middle School – Daytime Tours: February 8, and March 1 from 8:00 to 9:10 a.m. All are welcome – no appointment needed.

FEBRUARY 8: School Board member Marty McLaren’s community meeting at High Point Library from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Parents and community members are invited to come with their Seattle Public Schools questions, concerns, and ideas, particularly regarding our West Seattle schools. She welcomes your e-mailed questions in preparation for the meeting: martha.mclaren@seattleschools.org

FEBRUARY 8: 34th District Democrats‘ meeting, 7 pm, The Hall at Fauntleroy

FEBRUARY 8 and beyond: At ArtsWest – All Through the Night plays through February 12; Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. Purchase tickets online, or through the ArtsWest Box Office: 206-938-0339, Tuesday-Saturday Noon-7:00 pm. Recommended for ages 13 and older, for subject matter and violence

FEBRUARY 8 and beyond: The Southwest Teen Life Center is now offering TEEN ZUMBA!! This class is open to anyone between the ages 11-19 and best of all… IT’S FREE! Show up dressed and ready to work out! Zumba Classes are every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month! Our next class is on January 25, 2012 at 5:00pm! Come to the Southwest Teen Life Center for more details!

FEBRUARY 9: At West Seattle High School: Tour 8:30-10 am

FEBRUARY 9: West Seattle Art Walk, 6-9 pm

FEBRUARY 9: Rescheduled open house at Chief Sealth International High School – details here

FEBRUARY 9: DENNY INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Evening Open House for Prospective New Families:, 6:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 9: Lafayette Elementary PTA meeting, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 9: COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION. Angry? Sad? Scared? Confused? Come learn Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication (NVC). We’ll listen with our heart, and practice compassion with our own and others’ feelings and needs. The workshop will be 7-9 pm on Feb. 9. By donation. Call Moreah Vestan (206) 938-8385 with any questions and to say you’re coming. At Moreah’s home, 5646 42nd Ave SW.

FEBRUARY 9: Mind Unwind in The Admiral District participates in West Seattle Art Walk, featuring the paintings of Cathy Woo. The new Gallery space is located at 2206A California Ave. SW in West Seattle.
A reception will be held on February 19, from 3:00-5:00. In addition, the Gallery will be open on Thursday evening, February 9, from 6:00-9:00 as part of the West Seattle Art Walk. More information about the Gallery can be found at: www.mindunwind.org

FEBRUARY 9: Open house at The Center School, 6-8 pm (Seattle Public Schools option high school located at Seattle Center)

FEBRUARY 9: At The Bridge: Free Poker on Thursdays (generally two games, 6:30 pm & 9 pm, check Facebook for updated info)

FEBRUARY 9 and all Thursdays-Sundays: noon-4 pm, tour the Log House Museum (61st/Stevens).

FEBRUARY 9 and other Thursdays: Thursdays at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – 4408 Delridge Way SW
9:45 – 10:45 – Ultimate Hardbody Workout – Allyson Elzea certified instructor – 206-437-0873 – www.SeattlePriorityFitness.com
Noon – West Seattle Nooners (Building Business one Lunch at a Time) – www.westseattlenooners.com

FEBRUARY 9: Alki Elementary Kindergarten Film Festival. From school website: Featuring stories written independently by all Alki Kindergarten students, adapted for the big screen as short films.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Doors open at 6pm
Showtime at 6:15pm
Admiral Theater, 2343 California Ave. S.W., West Seattle
All families and friends are invited to join in this special celebration of our hard work in Writer’s Workshop. Theater capacity is 345! The bigger and more supportive the audience, the more we will motivate these young authors. Spread the word! The event is free. Admiral Theater will be offering a special deal – one small popcorn and one small drink for $4, cash only. They will start on time, so that they can finish by 7:45pm. It is a school night after all! See you at the movies!

FEBRUARY 9-10: “Once Upon a Mattress,” presented by West Seattle Montessori (WSB sponsor), Chief Sealth International High School, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 9-10: Valentine Wine Release and Sale
Thursday, February 9, 1 – 5 pm
Friday, February 10, 1 – 5 pm
Northwest Wine Academy
Wine & Welding Building
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Avenue SW
Web: www.southseattle.edu/programs/proftech/wine.htm
Find the perfect wine for your Valentine at the Northwest Wine Academy. The Academy will be pouring and releasing a limited edition 2009 Syrah Clone 4 pack
which contain the following:
2009 NWWA Phelps Clone Syrah
2009 NWWA Tablas Creek Syrah
2009 NWWA Clone 7 Syrah
2009 NWWA 3 Clones Blend Syrah ( An equal blend of Phelps, Tablas Creek, and Clone 7 Syrahs)
The grapes for these Syrahs all come from the Red Haven Vineyard. This opportunity is a great way to taste the difference between variations of the same grape varietal. The cost of the 4 pack is $70.00 retail and $56.00 for club members. There is a limited quantity of these wines available and they will only be sold in a 4 pack. This may be the only time these wines are available for tasting. Delicious chocolates made by South’s excellent pastry department, will also be available for your Valentine.

FEBRUARY 10: From Metropolitan Market (WSB sponsor): “Celebrate the week of Valentine’s Day by raising a glass and toasting the occasion with all of the romantics in your neighborhood. Join us for a complimentary Sparkling Wine and Champagne tasting paired with either Hama Hama Oysters or Crab Cakes served with spicy pink aioli. Dessert tasting includes Chocolate Covered Strawberries, French Macaroons that will give you the sweet taste of Paris, and Crème Brûlée topped with Theo’s Chocolate.” 5-7 PM at Admiral Metropolitan Market, 2320 42nd Ave SW

FEBRUARY 10: Convergence Zone Bluegrass Band, 7:30 pm, Kenyon Hall

FEBRUARY 10: Omnibus hearings

FEBRUARY 10: Clean out your closets and drop off your reusable clothing and household items to “The Big Blue Truck” donation station. Conveniently located at the Diamond Parking Lot on 44th Ave SW & SW Edmunds, the station is open Friday – Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm. For a complete list of items accepted visit www.bigbluetruck.org (800) 992-2060. Donations are tax deductible. Donors receive a $3 off coupon to Value Village.

FEBRUARY 10-11: Alki Elementary School PTA is proud to present the play Seussical Jr, based on the works of Dr Seuss.
Friday, February 10th at 7:00pm
Saturday, February 11th at 2:00pm
At West Seattle High School Auditorium (at the door $7 adult/$3 child)

FEBRUARY 11: Music Northwest Concert Series 2011/12 – Debussy Anniversary
Festival I: The Piano Music, 7:30 PM. Pianists Natalya Ageyeva, Duane Hulbert, Jane Harty.
Preludes Books I and II (selected), Suite pour le piano, Estampes, Images, L’isle Joyeuse. Held at Olympic Recital Hall at SSCC (6000 16th Ave SW). See website for tickets and more information.

FEBRUARY 11: Second Meeting for Occupy West Seattle
Saturday, February 11
2:00-6:00 pm,
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church
7141 California Ave SW

FEBRUARY 11: Burley Mountain, local alt country/alt rock band, plays the Alki Tavern (every second Saturday). $3 cover and drink specials. Hear them at myspace.com/burleymountainband

FEBRUARY 11: Open house at Community School of West Seattle (WSB sponsor), 22nd/Roxbury, 10 am-2 pm

FEBRUARY 11: Sichuan Saturday at Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16Th AVE SW, 1-4 pm: “The Cultures and Landscapes of Western Sichuan.” See photos and learn about the people and culture of China’s southwest province and Washington’s sister state. Learn about NW efforts to help the area recover from the 2008 earthquake. UW Professors Stevan Harrell & Daniel Abramson will speak. Suggested donations: $7 Adults, $5 SCG Members and Students

FEBRUARY 11: SKYLARK CAFÉ hosts the Morning Glory Drag Queen Brunch on the second Saturday of each month. The fun starts at noon. Tickets are available in advance ($8.00) or at the door. Jeffrey Robert starts the show with some stand-up comedy, then Magnolia Crawford and guest performers do a fabulous show while diners enjoy their brunch and drinks! It is a pretty unique and fun way to start a weekend. Magnolia Crawford can be found on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/magnoliaisme

FEBRUARY 11 and all Saturdays: Vietnamese Cultural Center (on SW Orchard north of Home Depot) open to the public noon-3 pm

FEBRUARY 11 AND SATURDAYS: Argentine Tango Classes In West Seattle at Allstar Fitness, 2629 SW Andover. Saturdays from 1-3 PM, $7.00 a day. Series classes are going to be available starting in January, with registration currently open; more info here. Contact Layton Miller: 360.250.2066, info@gttango.com

FEBRUARY 11: Barton Street P-Patch invites gardeners to a buzzworthy event this Saturday: a “master gardener lecture on keeping mason bees (pollinators, not honeybees) this Saturday, February 11, 2-4 pm. Bring your own seating!” The garden’s at 34th/Barton.

FEBRUARY 11 AND SATURDAYS: Visit Seattle’s newest landmark and first courtyard! Free Guided Tours of the Seattle Chinese Garden every Saturday at 1 pm. Garden Summer Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 – 5:30 PM. Garden Admission: Free for Seattle residents, members, and children under 5. Others: Adults $6, Seniors 62+ and students $5. Location: 6000 16th Avenue SW, the north entrance to South Seattle Community College. Information: www.seattlechinesegarden.org, 206-934-5219, or email info@seattlechinesegarden.org

FEBRUARY 11: Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth International High School present “Soul Jambalaya” – a musical celebration of gospel, blues, jazz, funk and reggae. The Total Experience Gospel Choir, Clinton Fearon, Septimus and others will take the stage at Chief Sealth High School Auditorium (2600 SW Thistle Avenue, Seattle, WA 98126) on February 11, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m. Admission is free – donations accepted.

FEBRUARY 11: ’80s Invasion (80s new wave tribute band) is playing at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm.

FEBRUARY 11: Neighbor Appreciation Day at Southwest Pool, noon- 2 pm, including free refreshments, plus a free public swim

FEBRUARY 11 and every Saturday: Storytime at Westwood Village Barnes and Noble on Saturdays at 11 am. From the announcement: “We usually do 2-3 stories, and offer treats for the kids. All ages are welcome!”

FEBRUARY 11 and other dates: The Hiawatha Tae Kwon Do Club is looking for new members for its ongoing classes at the Hiawatha Community Center in West Seattle. Adults (18 and older) can sign up to learn Tae Kwon Do, a Korean martial art known for its fast sparring techniques, dynamic forms, and strong kicks. Classes cost only $30/month and meet Mondays & Thursdays 7-8:30pm and Saturdays 10am-12pm. Beginners are definitely welcome and preferred; new students can join at any time! Check out our website at www.hiawathatkd.org, email hiawathatkd@gmail.com for questions, or call (206) 684-7441 for registration information.

FEBRUARY 11: Shop local for valentines at a tea party hosted by Sweet Anthem Handmade Perfumes on February 11. From 12-4 PM, find flowers, perfume, and sweets for the sweet by local designers. Enjoy fine teas and gifts with purchase throughout the afternoon. Sweet Anthem Handmade Perfumes is pleased to introduce their 1st Annual Valentine’s Day Tea Party featuring three local designers in addition to the shop’s lines of unique handmade fragrances. This exclusive event offers a shoppers a chance to meet the designer and buy local for this Valentine’s Day. In store appearances include designers Nikki Sherritt – candlemaker and perfumer from Gabriel’s Aunt and Rebel & Mercury; Anne Dowell – gardener and truffle maker from Garden Bon Bons; Lydia Love – chocolatier behind the artisan line Chakralat; and Meredith Smith – perfumer from Sweet Anthem Handmade Perfumes. To RSVP for the event on Facebook, please visit the following URL: http://ow.ly/8QoGv Sweet Anthem is located at 6021-B California Ave SW in the heart of West Seattle’s Morgan Junction, across from West Seattle Wine Cellars and Meander’s Kitchen.

FEBRUARY 11 and SATURDAYS: Saturdays at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – 4408 Delridge Way SW – 9 am – 10:15 – Mindful Experience – Results through awareness, Practical tools for creating the life you want.Dianna Dunbar dianna@mindfulexperience.com – Nia class – 10 am – 11 am – Adult Beginning Tap Class – 11:15 – 12:15

FEBRUARY 11: Elizabeth Dawson will be playing jazz at Salty’s on Alki from 8 to 10pm with pianist Edward Weber, in the Cafe Bar. There is no cover.

FEBRUARY 11 and SATURDAYS: Little Knits is now offering Knit classes! 206-935-4072. 3221 California Ave SW. This Saturday and all Saturdays, Project knitting class. Get help on whatever knitting issue you have. See what others are making. All skill levels but must know cast on , knit, purl. $10.00, 9 – 11AM. Drop in or contact margueritelynch@hotmail.com with questions. This Saturday and all Saturdays , Beginning knitting. Learn the basics and get started knitting. $25.00 per class, 9 – 11AM. Call to reserve your spot 206-935-4072.

FEBRUARY 12 AND SUNDAYS: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (right beside West Seattle High School) offers classes for children aged 3-6 and 7-12 every Sunday from 10 AM to 11 AM. Based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, the children and trained catechists listen to God through scripture and liturgy. They work with carefully developed materials based on certain parables,stories about Jesus and exercises of practical life in a dedicated space called an Atrium. Older children explore the Old Testament, continue their study of Biblical Geography and deepen their prayer life. For more information call the church office at 937-4545 or Julia Wight at 932-1973.

FEBRUARY 12: To All interested Soccer Players: The West Seattle adult/big kid soccer pickup game every Sunday morning is at Delridge playfield (4501 Delridge Way–next to the Delridge Community Center). Men and women of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring a light and a dark shirt, a good attitude, and come get some exercise! On Facebook under “West Seattle Sunday Soccer.” **Now at 7:30 am**

FEBRUARY 11-12: West Seattle Tool Library open in new Youngstown Cultural Arts Center space (east side of main building) every Saturday-Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm Saturday and 1 – 5 pm Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12: (*note, all churches welcome to send service listings, we’ll be working on a directory*) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Seattle Ward: Sunday services; Sacrament Meeting 9 – 10 am; Sunday School 10 – 11 am; Priesthood and Relief Society 11 am – 12 pm, 4001 44th Ave SW.

FEBRUARY 12: (*note, all churches welcome to send service listings, we’ll be working on a directory when we see enough interest!*) Tibbetts United Methodist Church, (WSB sponsor; 3940 41st Ave SW), is a Reconciling Congregation “living the way of Jesus” with the motto of “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors”. Services begin at 10 am. Day care available, Sunday school for elementary age children, older youth meet on Sunday evenings for learning and social opportunities. Strong music ministry including handbell groups. Founded in 1909. Dynamic Facebook page

FEBRUARY 12: (*note, all churches welcome to send service listings, we’ll be working on a directory when we see enough interest!*) The Way Church Of God has a service Sundays at 10 am at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW. Home group on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. 206.932.6824, thewaycog.com.

FEBRUARY 12: West Seattle Ultimate Family Frisbee, Sunday mornings 11 am, High Point Playfield

FEBRUARY 12: Snout and Co. food truck at 35th/Graham … check Highland Park Improvement Club site for possible Sunday scheduling

FEBRUARY 12 AND SUNDAYS: Lao-Shi Caylen Storm, a longtime martial arts instructor currently teaching for The Wushu/Tai-chi Center on California Ave. SW, moves class indoor for the winter. Every Sunday morning at 9 am, $1.
Where : Seattle Wushu Center
5659 California Ave. SW.
(There also is a class on Monday nights at 7 pm in High Point, free through a neighborhood grant.) Contact: caylen_storm@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 12 and every Sunday: West Seattle Farmers’ Market in The Junction, 44th/Alaska, 10 am-2 pm

FEBRUARY 12: (*note, all churches welcome to send service listings, we’ll be working on a directory when we see enough interest!*) Calvary Chapel West Seattle meets Sundays at 10 am and 7 pm at The Senior Center of West Seattle , 4217 SW Oregon. For more info: www.calvarychapelwestseattle.org or 206 391-0996

FEBRUARY 12: At The Bridge: Sunday brunch all day starting at 9 am, Karaoke Kelli at 9:30 pm.

FEBRUARY 12: Friends of the Animals Foundation will have volunteers on site at Next to Nature every Sunday TFN from 11 am – 3 pm to help you find the perfect rescued feline companion. Visits can also be scheduled at your convenience. Call 206.719.4864 or get info online

FEBRUARY 12: West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day is just three months away!

FEBRUARY 12: WestSide Baby’s annual tea, 2 pm, Hilton Airport Conference Center

FEBRUARY 12: Little Pilgrim School Open House, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. 9140 California Ave. S.W. (206)932-5600 Tour the classrooms, meet the teachers, ask questions and pick up enrollment information and registration forms. Registration for fall preschool classes will open to the public on Monday, March 5th. More info @ www.fauntleroyucc.org or lorrie@fauntleroyucc.org.

FEBRUARY 12: “Compassion Alive in You”, Rev. Robert Taylor
Sunday, February 12, 10:30 a.m., Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7141 California Ave. SW
Please join us February 12th for services with guest lecturer Rev. Robert Taylor. Cultivating compassion is at the core of the spiritual journey; practicing compassion brings us fully alive. Rev. Robert Taylor will talk about practical steps to becoming enlivened by compassionate living. Rev. Taylor was formally Dean of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral here in Seattle. Born and raised in South Africa, Robert saw firsthand the difference that could be made when oppressed people are given the freedom to discover their voices, trust their imaginations, and find the courage to be who they are. Robert continues to explore integrating personal spirituality and values-driven strategies with the question of how we each leave a footprint of compassion in the world. His new book, “A New Way to Be Human,” is getting rave reviews. For more information, visit www.wsuu.org.

FEBRUARY 12: 4:00 pm – All ages at Big Al Brewing in White Center, The West Seattle Cooking Club takes on one of Big Al’s famous Soup-Offs!!!

FEBRUARY 13-18: Japanese-American Day of Remembrance events all week at South Seattle Community College – details here

FEBRUARY 13: Pigeon Point Neighborhood Council meets at Pathfinder K-8 School cafeteria, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 13: Andrew Borracchini represents Admiral Metropolitan Market – and the entire state! – in the grocery-bagging national championships in Las Vegas (see most recent WSB story here)

FEBRUARY 13: North Delridge Neighborhood Council meeting, 6:30 pm, check NDNC website for location.

FEBRUARY 13 and other dates: West Seattle High School ASB announces: As a fundraiser for the class of 2012 we are putting on Zumba classes from 5:00-6:00 PM on Feb. 13,16,28, and March 1 in the WSHS gym. The classes cost $7 each or 2 for $10.

FEBRUARY 13: Karaoke with Kelli at Skylark Café and Club, 9 pm

FEBRUARY 13 AND EVERY MONDAY: Trivia with Brian Calvert at Christo’s on Alki, 7 pm

FEBRUARY 13 AND MONDAYS: 7 pm at High Point Neighborhood Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW) Tao Jin: Foundations of a Tai Chi Lifestyle.
This class introduces basic concepts and movements of Tai Chi, as well as information on diet, mind-set, tools to facilitate a healthy lifestyle based on Tai Chi philosophy, energy regeneration, and the motivation in making positive life changes. Free to High Point’s SHA and Elizabeth House residents and KCHA Greenbridge residents. Others pay $10 to instructor on a drop-in basis. Contact instructor Caylen Storm via email with questions: caylen_storm@yahoo.com

FEBRUARY 13 Talarico’s has Karaoke @ 9:30 pm

FEBRUARY 14: Madison and Pathfinder 8th graders invited to tour Chief Sealth International High School, 10 am

FEBRUARY 14: From Illusions Hair Design (WSB sponsor): Over the years, we’ve been asked to include services other than “Haircuts Only” for this benefit program. This year…We’re making it happen! Please join us on
TUESDAY: FEBRUARY 14, 2012
12-8pm
We will be performing, by appointment only, ALL HAIR SERVICES (at your request) and this year we will be DONATING 1/2 of ALL Service Totals to Pencil Me In For Kids.Please call to schedule your appointment…TODAY! (206) 938-3675

FEBRUARY 14: Regular meeting for the Fauntleroy Community Association. 7 PM at the schoolhouse (9131 California Avenue SW).

FEBRUARY 14: Naturalist Stewart Wechsler’s “Salamander Love Night” nature tour at Camp Long, 6:30 pm (more info here)

FEBRUARY 14 and Tuesdays: Skylark Café and Club open mic night, slightly different than our Wednesday fully-backlined full band 21+ affair…hosted by Tekla & Brian of local band BLVD PARK, acoustic-only. Poetry and comedy are encouraged as well as all flavors of acoustic music! All ages acts and their fans are welcome to perform from 7 pm to 9 pm, from 9pm onward will be 21+ as usual.

FEBRUARY 14 and Tuesdays: Health and Harvest Tours at Community Orchard of West Seattle, 2-4 pm on Tuesdays, details here

FEBRUARY 14: The new year is under way for West Seattle Community Orchestras, with some changes – all detailed here for returning AND new musicians; rehearsals at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle)

FEBRUARY 14: From The Bridge: We have Trivia every Tuesday, $2 registration beginning at 8pm and play starting at 8:30pm.

FEBRUARY 14 AND EVERY TUESDAY: Rock music/pop culture trivia every Tuesday night at Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor), 8 pm

FEBRUARY 14 AND ALL TUESDAYS: Job search help and networking opportunity at C&P Coffee House (5612 California Ave SW), 11 am.
“Notes From the Job Search” is about helping people find new jobs. In the two years we’ve been meeting at C&P Coffee we have laughed a great deal, we have met some really amazing people and a lot of them have found new jobs. The way we work is to break down job search into its component parts, study each of those and figure out how to use these parts in ways that give us the best chance of identifying and then getting a job where we will consistently exceed expectations. We start with our skills and strengths, then how to capture that in a resume. A resume that can be tuned to each specific job we apply to. We learn how new tools like Linkedin can be used as tools for helping our friends and allowing them to help us. Then we try to put this all together and into a campaign for a great job. If you are looking for a new job, we would love to see you at C&P Coffee, Tuesdays at 11 am.

FEBRUARY 14 and every Tuesday: At Beveridge Place Pub, Open – Close: Belgian Tuesday and Free Pool! Every Tuesday, come in for free pool, and get a great bottle of Belgian beer for $1.00 off its regular price! With over 70 Belgian Style bottles to choose from, this is a great way to feature the “focus” of our extensive bottle menu.

FEBRUARY 14: Rotary Club of West Seattle weekly luncheon meeting, noon at Salty’s on Alki

FEBRUARY 14: GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ COMES TO WING DOME! Tuesdays @ 8:00pm, 4523 California SW

FEBRUARY 14: Burlesque at Skylark Café and Club: Whisper De Corvo and her rotating cast of Seattle’s finest burlesque performers are back for a titillating Valentine’s Day dinner and a show. Since last year sold out quickly, we have added a second seating at 10, dessert and drinks only.

FEBRUARY 15: Public meeting on new Metro restructuring proposal, 6-8 pm at Madison Middle School (details here)

FEBRUARY 15: Admiral Neighborhood Association meeting, 7 pm, Admiral Congregational Church.

FEBRUARY 15: TR at social-media conference

FEBRUARY 16: At West Seattle High School: Information Night, 6:30-8 pm

FEBRUARY 16: Alki Elementary tour, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

FEBRUARY 16: Public meeting on new Metro restructuring proposal, 6-8 pm at Chief Sealth International High School (details here)

FEBRUARY 16: “Good Eater 4 Life”
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ages: Parents (babes in arms welcome)
Cost: $20 per couple/$15 per individual
Location: Youngstown Cultural Center, South Classroom, 4408 Delridge Way SW, 98106, Seattle, WA
Contact: GoodEater4Life@gmail.com, (206) 919-2701
Good Eater 4 Life is a workshop for parents of babies who are about to begin eating solid food. All the basics will be covered regarding how and when to start feeding baby solids, but special emphasis will be put on how to raise a baby and then toddler to become a good eater. Appropriate not only for first-time parents, but also for those with older fussy eaters and a new baby

FEBRUARY 16: Arbor Heights Block Watch meeting, Arbor Heights Community Church

FEBRUARY 16: Arbor Heights Elementary PTA meeting at 6:30 pm followed by a forum on charter schools at 6:45 pm

FEBRUARY 16: Global Reading Challenge at Sanislo Elementary, 10:30-11:45am

FEBRUARY 16: Chinese Corner at the Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16Th AVE SW. 4-6 pm. Free Introduction to the Chinese Language and Culture. Learn basic Mandarin Chinese conversation words and learn about Chinese culture and join easy all ages games and activities such as painting, mah jong, and card games with your new words. Eight sessions on every other Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. Dates: 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, and 5/24.

FEBRUARY 18-19: At Kenyon Hall: 7:30 – Legendary theater organist Dennis James, with hall favorites Connie Corrick and Hugh Hastings. Reserved table seats are $14. Row seating is $12 general and $10 seniors. With a reservation, row seating is only $10 general and $8 seniors. Elementary, middle, and high school students are $5. Pre-school children are free. To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net. You’ll receive an e-mail confirming your reservation.

FEBRUARY 18: Super-secret (or sort of) event to launch The West

FEBRUARY 18-19: Road work on SW Myrtle, east of 35th SW

FEBRUARY 18: My Big Fat Purple Benefit! A fundraising event for West Seattle Prudential agent Dawn Jump, who recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer. The surgeon successfully removed the tumor and Dawn has been declared “Cancer Free!” Now she needs our help to overcome the overwhelming financial debt incurred during her treatment and surgery. Saturday, Feb. 18th, 5P-10P at Brown’s Point Improvement Club (in NE Tacoma), 201 Ton-A-Wan-Da NE, Browns Point, WA 98422. The event includes Dinner, Wine & Beer, Music, Dancing, Karaoke Silent Auction & Dessert Auction. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online at www.CancerDiva.com. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY, as the event cannot go on if pre-sales don’t cover set-up costs. If you cannot attend the benefit, but would like to help Dawn get back on her financial feet, you can make a donation at www.CancerDiva.com

FEBRUARY 18: Damien Jurado live in store at Easy Street Records in The Junction, 5 pm

FEBRUARY 19: Mind Unwind in The Admiral District is featuring the paintings of Cathy Woo. The new Gallery space is located at 2206A California Ave. SW in West Seattle. A reception will be held on February 19, from 3:00-5:00. More information about the Gallery can be found at: www.mindunwind.org

FEBRUARY 19: The New Anti-Semitism
Presented by Olivier Melnick of Chosen People Ministries
At Calvary Chapel West Seattle
Sunday February 19th at 10:00 am at 4217 SW Oregon St. (The West Seattle Senior Center)
For more info go to CalvaryChapelWestSeattle.org or 206 935-4487
Free Admission

FEBRUARY 20-24: Mid-winter break for Seattle Public Schools

FEBRUARY 20: West Seattle Cooking Club! Meeting info at westseattlecookingclub.org 2:30 pm at Beveridge Place Pub, theme “Cake and Pie.”

FEBRUARY 20: West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meets. New precinct liaison Melissa Chin will introduce herself; a Violent Crime Task Force rep will speak. 7 pm, Southwest Precinct – full details here

FEBRUARY 21: Rotary

FEBRUARY 21: Advisory group leads public hearing on DESC Delridge project, 6:30 pm, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

FEBRUARY 22: Transcendental Meditation Introduction. On Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:30 PM at the America West Bank, 4022 SW Alaska, Wes Busch, a West Seattle resident and certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique, will be speaking on the profound benefits of this enjoyable mental technique. This scientifically verified program maximizes brain functioning, relieves stress and energizes the body, brings happiness and harmony to relationships naturally culminating in a state of enlightenment. The presentation is free but pre-registration is required. Call Wes at 425-221-3203

FEBRUARY 23: “Dinner for 2″ cooking class with Amber from Freshy’s, 6:30 pm, at Mind Unwind (mindunwind.org – contact for registration info)

FEBRUARY 24: 8:00-10:00pm ~ @ Salty’s on Alki. Singer/songwriter Barbie Anaka performs a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, in the lounge, no cover. Plus, late night happy hour runs 8-10pm.

FEBRUARY 24: La Leche League International – All breastfeeding mothers, and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding, are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings. We also welcome mom’s partner or support person to join her at the meeting. Siblings are encouraged to attend, although our meeting room is too small for very many energetic preschoolers. We strive to inclusively meet the needs of all mothers, wherever they are in their breastfeeding journey, whether pregnant, exclusively breastfeeding, human milk feeding, adoptive breastfeeding, supplementing, or weaning. We look forward to meeting you!
Meeting Information
LLL of West Seattle meets at 10:30 am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Westside Unitarian Universalist Church (7141 California Avenue SW at the corner of Othello & California). Park in the parking lot and follow the signs upstairs. Lost? Call 206 353 9334.
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
Betsy 206 932 9912
Chris 206 499 3733

FEBRUARY 25: In Tandem Midwifery Grand Opening: “We are opening a brand new home birth midwifery practice here in West Seattle. Our office is located at 4517 California Ave SW, Suite H. We will be having our grand opening on Saturday, February 25th from 12 pm-4 pm. Join us for treats and help welcome us to the community!”

FEBRUARY 25-MAY 19: Grace Church will host a 13 week GriefShare recovery support group for those that have lost a loved one by death. The classes meet on Sat. morning 10:00 to 11:30 at 10323 – 28th Ave. S. W. You are free to start at anytime. The onetime cost is $15. for your journal. Contact Barb at 206-932-7459, or Grace Church 206-937-8400.

FEBRUARY 26: Delta Theta Chi, a national educational and philanthropicsorority, is now soliciting members from the greater West Seattle/Downtown area. DTC, a sorority since 1920, is a multi-faceted sorority enjoying participating in the arts, philanthropy, education, othercultures and social events. Become a part of the larger Sisterhood of DTC by coming to their introductory meeting on February 26th, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the West Seattle Branch of the Seattle Public Library (2306-42nd Av SW). Nosh and drinks will be provided. Please call Karen at (206) 935-3216 to make a reservation. No obligation to join.

FEBRUARY 28: Need Swimming Lessons? Southwest Pool and Southwest Teen Life Center offers FREE Teen Swimming Lessons! Ages 11-19 are welcome! Our next session starts February 28, 2012. Classes are held every Tuesday at 3:00pm-4:00pm. Maximum Capacity per class is 16 students! Register fast! Contact Chris Jones at 206-684-4115 for more information or stop into the Southwest Teen Life Center!
Southwest Teen Life Center
2801 SW Thistle St.
Seattle, Washington 98126
206-684-4115

FEBRUARY 29: Arbor Heights Elementary Global Reading Challenge, 1:30 pm

MARCH 1: West Seattle Water Taxi fare increase (details here)

MARCH 3: Monthly “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” shadow casting and all, at Admiral Theater, Saturday night/Sunday morning at midnight

MARCH 3: Need a job? Already have one, but need a food handler’s permit? Southwest Teen Life Center has you covered! Every first Saturday of the month Southwest Teen Life Center will be hosting (in partnership with Power of Place Programs) food handler’s classes! This class is FREE FOR TEENS ages 13-19!!! Classes start at 7 pm! For more information stop into the Southwest Teen Life Center!
Information:
Southwest Teen Life Center
2801 SW Thistle St.
Seattle, Washington 98126
206-684-4115

MARCH 3: Chief Sealth International High School dinner/auction benefit (details here)

MARCH 3: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am. The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. We will be reading a Purim story. Contact Amy at amyhp@jewishinseattle.org for more details.

MARCH 3: Six week intensive focusing on somatics/movement imagery/voicework and dance ethnology. It will be open to all walks of life and adults can bring their children if they need to. It will be based on movement exploration through storytelling, dance techniques such as contemporary, modern, butoh and West African (yet, one does not have to be a professional dancer to take the class, any sort of mover or lover of movement is welcome). It will be an infused class with facilitation and a pathway to growth through the six week endeavor. The students shall create and learn to focus on their own source of dance and incorporate cultural backgrounds and identities into the mix. Time: Saturdays for Six Weeks, starting March 3rd-April 7th 11am-1pm. $15 a class. Pre-registration is required. You may contact me at: miayogi@gmail.com/206-683-4414 or www.angelamartinelli.net

MARCH 7: Southwest District Council meeting, 7 pm, board room at South Seattle Community College

MARCH 7: Early dismissal day for Seattle Public Schools

MARCH 8: Design Review Board meeting tentatively set for 9051 20th SW, 6:30 pm, and then for 5444 Delridge Way SW (DESC project), 8 pm, both at Senior Center of West Seattle (California/Oregon)

MARCH 10: Madison Middle School auction at The Hall at Fauntleroy

MARCH 10: Bake n Bowl, 1-4 pm: Come out for a “Bake n’ Bowl” event like NUN-OTHER!! We are bringing in the spring with a Bowling event and Bake Sale. We’ll have an array of different delicious treats while you are knocking down the pins, working to score that perfect 300! Think you got what it takes? Come and show us how it’s done! We’ll also be having a bowling competition with fabulous prizes! Come out and support for an afternoon for a fundraiser for Rise n Shine on March 10th! $15 per player or $25 per pair. This is an all ages event. It’ll be a great afternoon and a great organization to help raise money for! Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/338452949519269/

MARCH 13: Denny International Middle School PTSA meeting in the school library, 7 pm

MARCH 13: Global Reading Challenge semifinals downtown

MARCH 14: Rescheduled date for “Finding Kind,” 7 pm, Explorer West Middle School: “Purchased tickets are still valid or ticket holders may obtain a full refund via www.brownpapertickets.com.”

MARCH 16: Seattle Public Schools – no classes today

MARCH 17: Recess Monkey performs for Fabulous Family Fun series at High Point Community Center, 10:30 am (see winter brochure)

MARCH 18: This year’s West Seattle Hi-Yu Spring Tea and Auction will be held on Sunday, March 18th, 2:00-4:30. The event will be catered by Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes at The Hall at Fauntleroy. It will also include the coronation of this year’s Senior Court Queen. You have two options for purchasing your Spring Tea tickets, either, by mail or online. To purchase by mail, send a check for $25 each to West Seattle Hi-Yu, PO Box 16130, Seattle, WA 98116-0130. (More info here)

MARCH 18: Deborah Dowd leads a free guided bird walk at Alki, leaving from the Alki Bathhouse and walking around to Richey Viewpoint. Meet at 11 am. All levels of interest invited; sponsored by Seattle Audubon Society. More info here.

MARCH 21: “Aging Your Way” summit at South Seattle Community College’s Brockey Center

MARCH 22: Young Authors’ Day at Arbor Heights Elementary

MARCH 24: Fauntleroy Children’s Center’s 25th annual auction! From FCC: The event, chaired by Pamela Trevithick, will be held here at the Hall at Fauntleroy on SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH, starting at 5:30 with silent auctions, moving into dinner at 7PM and a live auction at 8PM. Reservations/tickets will be available mid-February. Bob Watt will once again graciously serve as our auctioneer, with emcees former Mayor Greg Nickels and KING TV’s Jim Dever. Come one, come all! It would be fabulous to see alumni as well as new faces! And of course, any and all donations greatly appreciated for the event. Any questions, please email us or call (206) 932-9590.

MARCH 29, APRIL 5 (No Class), 12, 19, 26. READ THE KORAN IN FOUR WEEKS, First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 935-6530, www.flcws.org Have you wanted to know for yourself what the Koran says in a world where Islam is mentioned nearly every day in the news? Then make plans now to join this four-week guided reading led by Pastor Ron Marshall — who’s been teaching this class four times a year since 2003. The $50 registration fee includes an authorized translation of the Koran for your keeping. Worksheets and other background handouts from Islamic scholars will be provided for each class session the week before. Call now to register or make inquiries.

MARCH 31: Music Northwest Concert Series 2011/12 – Debussy Anniversary
Festival II: The Chamber Music, 7:30 pm. Walter Schwede & Grant Donnellan, violins; Eric Kean, viola; Stephen Balderston, cello; Jane Harty, piano. Sonata for Cello and Piano; La plus que lent; La fille aux cheveux de lin; Beau soir for violin and piano, arr. by Heifetz; String Quartet in G Minor. Held at Olympic Recital Hall at SSCC (6000 16th Ave SW). See website for tickets and more information.

APRIL 1: 4th annual Nature Consortium benefit brunch, 11:30 am – more info here

APRIL 2: Target opening date for Neighborhood Service Center in former Southwest Community Center

APRIL 6: Arts Corps presents youth poetry slam at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

APRIL 7: Community Easter Egg Hunt at Life Care Center of West Seattle, 47th and Admiral, 11 am (broken up into age groups, 3 and under go first)

APRIL 7: Seattle Parks event with egg hunts, Caspar Babypants performance, more, 11:30 am-3 pm at Southwest Teen Life Center/Athletic Complex, more details to come

APRIL 10: Denny International Middle School PTSA meeting in the school library, 7 pm

APRIL 13-14: 18th Annual Plant Sale of West Seattle Lions Club: Fri.April 13–5PM to 8Pm. Sat. April 14–9AM to 3 PM. Dahlias, Fuchsias, Geraniums, Unique Rhodies and much more, www.wslions.com

APRIL 14: Deborah Dowd leads a free guided bird walk at Alki, leaving from the Alki Bathhouse and walking around to Richey Viewpoint. Meet at 10 am. All levels of interest invited; sponsored by Seattle Audubon Society. More info here.

APRIL 20-22: At Kenyon Hall: April 20 and 22 at 7:30; April 21 at 3:00 & 7:30 – Pianomania!, with New York cabaret pianist Peter Mintun and Lou Magor at the duo grands, and featuring special guests Pastor Patrinell Wright and Belle of the Hall Connie Corrick. Reserved table seats are $14. Row seating is $12 general and $10 seniors. With a reservation, row seating is only $10 general and $8 seniors. Elementary, middle, and high school students are $5. Pre-school children are free. To make a reservation, please e-mail kenyonhall@earthlink.net. You’ll receive an e-mail confirming your reservation.

APRIL 21: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am. The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. We will be reading a story about Israel. Contact Amy at amyhp@jewishinseattle.org for more details.

APRIL 21: Gathering of Neighbors

APRIL 22: Music Northwest Concert Series 2011/12 – Debussy Anniversary
Festival III: The Legacy of Debussy, 3 pm. EUROPA Ensemble with clarinetist Laura DeLuca. Premiere Rhapsody for clarinet and piano-Debussy; Suite for violin, clarinet and piano-Milhaud;
Sonatine for violin and cello-Honegger; Quartet for the End of Time-Messaien. Held at Olympic Recital Hall at SSCC (6000 16th Ave SW). See website for tickets and more information.

MAY 3: Northwest Hope and Healing’s STYLE ’12 Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good! fashion show, 10th annual show, 7 pm, Showbox SODO – ticket info: www.nwhopeandhealing.org

MAY 5: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am. The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. Contact Amy at amyhp@jewishinseattle.org for more details.

MAY 12: West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day!

MAY 20: This is now the official date for the 4th annual West Seattle High School PTSA-presented West Seattle 5K on Alki

JUNE 3: At Kol HaNeshamah, 6115 SW Hinds, 9:30 am. The PJ Library Storytime at Kol HaNeshamah Congregation. The PJ Library welcomes Erik Lawson as our guest musician, with PJ Library manager Amy Paquette as our storyteller. Contact Amy at amyhp@jewishinseattle.org for more details.

JULY 21: American Legion Grand Parade

AUGUST 7: Statewide primary

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